Aus provides moving words
With Eberl goes “an excellent person”
01/29/2022 09:23 am
At a moving press conference, Max Eberl announces his departure from Borussia Mönchengladbach. He was broken, he said openly through tears. “I just want to get out, I just don’t want anything to do with this football right now. I want to have fun. I want to be Max Eberl.” The departure of Eberl, who has achieved great things for Borussia, causes many comments from football. And many see the step as a reminder.
Ilkay Gundogan (National player, via Twitter): “My greatest respect for Max Eberl for what is certainly a very difficult decision. It takes a lot of courage! All the best for the future, Max – and above all good health.”
Domenico Tedesco (RB Leipzig coach to SID): “Of course it’s always something special, I think, in this case now in a negative sense, when a club legend leaves who has been there for many, many years not only as a manager, but also as a player there It’s always a shame. I always liked seeing him there.”
André Schürrle (Former national player, via Twitter): “All the best Max Eberl! Have peace and patience! Thank you for your courageous words.”
Lothar Matthäus (Record national player, on Sky): “I was surprised that he made that decision. But you have to accept and respect it. He has done amazing things for Borussia in various positions. As a fan and former Borussia player, you have to thank him for that . For his commitment, for the passion he fought with.”
Dietmar Hamann (Sky expert, on Sky): “I’ve known Max for 40 years, played against him when he was ten. Max was always a fighter. He said it on the PK: Others had more talent, but he always prevailed. You have to respect that and take your hat off to him for how openly he dealt with the matter. Today we are not only losing an excellent manager, but also excellent people.”
Tony Kroos (Former national player, via Twitter): “Chapeau Max Eberl. Outstanding manager and guy with really big balls. Have a good rest, Max!”
Lars Stindl, Captain of the struggling Borussia and part of the club for many years together with Eberl, sent big words to his long-time superior: “Huge respect for this decision! I wish you all the best for your future! Lots of fun, lots of joy, lots of Max Eberl, thanks for everything!”
Referee Patrick Ittrich tweeted: “Max Eberl … good person, likeable guy. Always exemplary to us referees, despite all emotionality during the game … Great respect, all the best Max”
There were also unanimous reactions from other Bundesliga clubs:
FC Bayern Munich tweeted: “Highest respect for Max Eberl as a person and his work for Borussia Mönchengladbach. We wish him all the best and health, because it is the most important thing.”
VfL Bochum followed: “A lot of recognition for the work done in the past few years, respect for the decision and the statements. Only the best for the future, Max #Eberl! Anne Castroper, you know your way around, I’m sure we’ll see each other at some point here again.”
The local rivals 1. FC Cologne also paid tribute to the sport: Despite all the rivalry: respect for this decision, Max Eberl. Health is above everything. The #effzeh wishes all the best for the future.”
FC Schalke 04 and Union Berlin reminded that health does not only depend on muscles and ligaments. “Max Eberl’s decision shows that there is still a health and well-being apart from muscles and fiber tears that we have to take more care of. Respect for your openness and decision, Max! #S04 wishes you all the best on your further path. #Eberl” tweeted FC Schalke 04 and the Berliners added: “Mental health is just as important as physical health. We still have to learn that. Respect for your decision, it will be the right one. We wish you all the best, Max #Eberl! “